Broccoli Fritters

These Broccoli Fritters are a lovely addition to any appetizer spread and serve deliciously alongside main courses such as seared steaks or fried pork chops. Crispy on the outside, while tender and savory on the inside, with just a hint of spice, these are one of my favorite ways to fry veggies at home. Paired with a dollop of tzatziki or a sweet and spicy chili crisp sauce, what’s not to love?

Best of all, these fritters use only easy-to-find, simple ingredients such as broccoli, flour, and onion, along with some simple seasonings such as grating cheese, pepper, and garlic. Simply combine the ingredients into a batter, fry, and serve. It couldn’t be simpler.

Now, without further introduction, let’s fry some fritters.

Broccoli FrittersPhoto byLiving the Gourmet

Ingredients

• 3 cups of broccoli florets, chopped
• ¼ cup of red onion, chopped
• 15.5 oz. can of chickpeas, drained
• 3-4 cloves of garlic, chopped
• ¼ cup of Parmesan or Romano cheese
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs
• 1½ tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. Clean a head of broccoli, then cut into florets and chop.
2. Measure 3 cups of chopped florets into a large bowl.
3. Drain a 15.5 oz. can of chickpeas. Using a pastry cutter coarsely mash the chickpeas.
4. Add the mashed chickpeas to the chopped florets and toss.
5. Add the seasonings, cheese, breadcrumbs, flour, eggs, and milk, and toss with a large spoon until incorporated.
6. Let the batter sit for about 10 minutes to set.
7. Heat a large cast iron frying pan to a medium heat and add a tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan.
8. Using a quarter cup measuring cup scoop the batter into the pan and gently flatten with a spatula. Do not overcrowd the pan.
9. Cook for about 3½ minutes on one side gently turn over and finish cooking on the other side for about 2½ minutes.
10. Plate and serve.

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